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Tailormade Galapagos - Cruise the Enchanted Isles TMEC2

Tailormade Galapagos - Cruise The Enchanted Isles

The marine life and you – on a cruise around the enchanted islesForever isolated from the mainland, the Galapagos Islands are an extraordinary wildlife paradise, home to all manner of birds, iguanas, seals, tortoises, penguins – and you, if you choose to join us (and the friendly marine life) on a comfortable seven-night cruise around the enchanted isles.

Enriching tailormade journeys – for youThis bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in the Galapagos. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; maybe a luxurious yacht to cruise around in or a few extra nights in the Amazon. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1890.

Tailormade Galapagos - Cruise The Enchanted Isles - Comfort Version

1Depart UK

Depart UK and arrive in Quito later the same day.

Overnight: Patio Andaluz
Included Meals: None

2Quito, fly to the Galapagos

Your flight arrives from Quito into Baltra Island where you are met and escorted to your boat. Today, enjoy your first encounters with endangered giant tortoises. Each lunchtime, evening or night you sail from one island to another.

Overnight: Coral I & II
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

3Santa Fe and Plazas Islands

Sail north to the incredible islands of Santa Fe and Plazas, home to the Galapagos hawk, sea lions, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies.

Overnight: Coral I & II
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

4Rabida and Santa Cruz Islands

Rabida Island is a red beach, where a stroll along provides encounters with sea lions, mockingbirds and Darwin's finches. You can also take a glass-bottom boat along the coast. Explore Santa Cruz Island, home to giant tortoises.

Overnight: Coral I & II
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

5North Seymour Island

North Seymour is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Spot magnificent and great frigate birds, a nesting colony of blue-footed boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. Enjoy a dinghy ride from the boat, and snorkel in the clear waters.

Overnight: Coral I & II
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

6 to 7Isabela Island

Disembark on Isabela Island for a birdlife-rich coastal walk. Snorkel among the cliffs of the partly-sunken Ecuador Volcano.

Overnight: Coral I & II
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

8Fernandina Island

Snorkel off the lava shores of Fernandina Island. Visit the secluded Tagus Cove and climb to the summit of Darwin Crater for spectacular views.